chemgoddess1
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Okay, Charley was just asking about a version of this a few weeks ago.
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I am not sure if you are friends with Aerial Amy but she was in this situation herself (not competing though). I think she may have chimed in on one of the threads I posted. I don't mean to come off rude when I do that, I just have a huge memory and there is lots of good info from people who may not be here any more and I just try to make it easier for people to find the info they are seeking.
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First off:
https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/4e87e310-5fbc-4d16-961f-37b30ac37250
https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/50168200-f8b4-4780-8886-65010ac37250
https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/2629
I think it is really hard to grow as a student if you do not explore other studios or instructors, or even different types of movement. I can honestly say that I do not know a single poler who has not taken some other type of class, be it yoga, pilates, gymnastics, aerial, etc. Would you view that as being disloyal?
As for being an instructor, this depends on the agreement that you have with the studio. Some make you sign contracts, others you are an independent and they have no say whatsoever as to where you can teach. This is more of an employee/contractor difference than anything else.
I personally have gone to many studios and try to visit ones when I travel. I still have one that I consider my "home" studio, but I am good friends with the owners and instructors at another studio and have been involved in workshops and showcases there. Luckily the majority of studios by me play nice together.
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Next time breathe!
On a side note of TMI….I used to get these during sex when I was trying to be quiet. Usually all over my eyelids.
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There is a HUGE difference between kicking and a leg sweep on inverts. If you are grabbing the pole with your foot to help pull you up to the pole you are doing it wrong.
Read this thread and watch the videos as to the difference:
https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/4f22d58a-2d10-4810-a372-75250ac37250
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Runemist- Contact Randy at LM. I seem to remember a discussion I think on facebook where someone did this to their original LM.
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SOOOOOOOO many options available!
https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/4351
https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/3408
https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/4d88ec7e-d6d4-4f59-b690-653d0ac37250
https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/4447
And a really good blog anout becoming an instructor:
http://aerialamy.com/blog/2011/04/13/becoming-an-instructor/
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I heard that you can just buy the spinning parts for your existing pole through LM (saves you from buying a whole new pole). It may be worth checking out!
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I can pretty much tell you every little nuance of Stranglehold. This is also really good when you screw up, because you will screw up, to get you back to your routine at the proper time.
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Basically what I will do is just sit down one day and go through my ipod and whittle my songs down to a few. There are sonfgs that I would like to dance to and then there are songs that totally speak to me at that point in my life. After I get about a half dozen songs I will put those on a playlist and pretty much listen to that exclusively for a day or two. One song will stand out from the rest and that is it.
It sounds to me like you just have not found THE song.
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Lots of really good information here:
https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/4ffa97a6-c854-41d5-9fe0-16c10ac37250
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The showcases that I have been to has just been the ability to get up and perform in front of an appreciative audience. There are so few outlets where we can perform without issues of being touched, cat called, or harrassed that when one happens people usually flock to it. I have never heard of someone getting paid to perform at a showcase, unless of course it was a headliner that you were using to sell tickets. But again, most performances are voluntary. If I was an instructor and was being FORCED to perform ….. that is a totally different story. But I am the type of person who will do stuff just to help promote a studio.
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As Mary Ellyn stated, some studios just will not cross promote. There have been facebook sites set up trying to break down some of the walls that exist but it does not seem to be working. Some non-competes that studios have their instructors sign specifically state they cannot have anyhing to do with any other studio. It is ridiculous!
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I knew ME would have a lot of really good advice!
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Are you in Kent or Brimfield? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
Sorry….had to add a little levity to this thread!
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Oh honey, I am sorry for what you are going through. Yes, in this instance it is the drugs and alcohol speaking. I am not sure of your living arrangements or the codes in Kent but I can tell you that where I am I get "code violations" at least twice a year. Last year one was a joke as it was when we had all sorts of rain and NO ONE could cut their lawn. The city posted a wanring on my door the very first day we had a clear day. They have not liked the way I piled my wood, they have not liked the way I staked the bricks I was using to build a walkway, if I have the slightest paint peeling on my house I get a notice, etc etc etc. That being said, there may be something you can do through the city. I know you enjoy your garden but by next summer things hopefully will have changed.
And there is no way I would have let someone essentially steal my electricity. I understand helping your neighbors but in this case they are using you for your kindness.
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I have pictures in my album. Now these are the new longer joints, too. I am not sure if all the new ones are 10" like the ones I got for the studio, but you can see the difference between the old style and the new hex screw.
https://www.studioveena.com/photos/view_photo/4ec45e6f-4a0c-43d8-8590-09be0ac37250
https://www.studioveena.com/photos/next/4ec45e6f-4a0c-43d8-8590-09be0ac37250
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The rotating joints was more due to a design flaw in the joint than it was the tube itself. They have redesigned the joint but if you ahve issues with the tube itself I would probably opt to replace it. If you are outside of your warranty period I am not sure that they will replace anything for free.
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This I thimk will be one of your best resources:
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Here is a video for the front splits, the hands are close to her ankles though as opposed to being more towards your crotch.
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Contact Charley or Mary Ellyn. They have organized showcases and can give you some really good things you need to consider.
We recently had a birthday party at a bar that allowed us to bring in stage poles and perform. It was regular customers plus pole peeps and it was a blast. Cleveland Exotic Dance has also organized shhowcases at their studio which is another option.
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I had to find it!!!! Happy now???
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Pumpkin Cookie Dip
8 oz cream cheese
15 oz solid pack pumpkin
3 oz instant vanilla pudding
8 oz cool whip
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp ground cinnamonUsing electirc mixer cream cheese until smooth, then add can pumpkin, dry pudding mix, pumpkin pie spice, and ground cinnamon. Mix well, then add the container of cool whip. Best when served with gingersnaps, but can use any hard cookie. Graham crackers are not bad, but the 'snaps win! Found out it is also really good with sugar cookies
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I have to find my pumpkin fluff recipe. It is a mix of cream cheese and pumpkin and spices that you use as a dip with ginger snaps.
